Where to Send Your Letter to Santa (& how to get a letter back!)

It's that time of the year when I'm sure someone in your house wants to talk to Santa.

Maybe it's your 4-year-old who wants to ask Santa about his favorite cookies.

Or the somewhat doubting 9-year-old who wants to confirm the big guy's existance.

And maybe -- just maybe -- it's Mom or Dad who need to get a letter to Santa to let him know that bringing a pet monkey is probably not such a good idea this year ;)

No matter who wants to send Santa a letter, we've got all the details you'll need (along with some FREE ways you can get a reply back too)! PLUS, we also have a free printable Letter to Santa paper for the kids to print & use too. We're also sharing links to some of our affiliate partners for books,

Where to Send a Letter to Santa & How to Get a Reply

First, there are some great books to read before your child pens their letter! Here are a few of our favorite 'letter to Santa' books along with affiliate links for each:

The Jolly Christmas Postman is an adorable holiday story that has letters on each page the kids can open and read! Follow along as we find him delivering hoiday greetings to all of his fairy tale friends. Wonderful illustrations and be sure to read the postmarks on each letter!

Dear Santa: The Letters of James B. Dobbins was one of our favorite letter-themed reads. James begins the book by writing (a number of letters) to Santa to remind him of what he'd like for Christmas. As the story progresses, we find that James' attitude toward the holiday begins to shift towards more of a giving spirit rather than just "I hope that I get.." A great message for kids during a season that can be focused on consumption.

There are two ways to get in touch with Santa via mail -- you can either write a letter and send it through the United States Postal Service (USPS) or email a letter to Santa.

Mailing a Letter to Santa via USPS (Post Office)

Hand-written letters are the best!

Please be sure that the return address on your envelope is legible so your reply doesn't get lost in the holiday mail. Having your kids write a letter and learn how to address the envelope themselves is a great life skill to squeeze in during the busy holiday season ;)

There are two places to send your Santa mail:

The elves in Santa Claus, IN (yes, that's a real city!) are ready to answer any letter that they receive by December 21st! See the details at Write to Santa.

Letters can be sent using regular postage to:

Santa ClausPO Box 1Santa Claus, IN 47579

If you'd like to get a letter back from Santa, the Post Office is lending a helping hand this year! Letters sent to the post office in Alaska by December 15th will receive a reply from Santa's helpers (with a hand from Mom or Dad)!